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Education & PAT Schedule

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Name
Pursuing Excellence in Junior Coaching: Part 2
Type
PGA Training Academy
Schedule
October 23, 2025 7:00:00 PM
Registration Deadline
October 9, 2025
# Registered
0 / 20

Prerequisite: Pursuing Excellence in Junior Coaching: Part 1 (register here)
Course Category: Teaching and Coaching Specialization
Credit value: 4
Cost: $350
Delivery Method: Synchronous Facilitated Course, with Live Session and an E-Learning Module. 
Duration: The module will take at least 2 hours, with additional time needed to complete the course capstone project and attend the live instructed session.
Availability: This course is offered quarterly. 

Pursuing Excellence in Junior Coaching is a specialized program designed for junior golf coaches who are eager to enhance their coaching skills and deepen their understanding of youth sports. This course builds on foundational principles, focusing on the often-overlooked aspects of junior coaching that are critical for fostering a positive and effective learning environment.

This course is designed for coaches working with younger golfers aged 3-6 or older, more competitive players aged 10-14, this program equips you with practical strategies to create engaging and supportive experiences for your athletes. You will explore key topics such as athlete development, effective communication, and the importance of a holistic approach to coaching that prioritizes the well-being of young players.

Join us to refine your coaching philosophy and practice, ensuring that you can inspire and nurture the next generation of golfers on their journey toward excellence.

Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to:

•   Recognize there are specific periods related to growth and development when juniors are especially responsive to specific types of training
•   Describe effective strategies for coaching 3- to 6-year olds
•   Design activities to improve tactical, technical, mental and physical skill development using the constraints-led approach
•   Explain the components of seasonal planning and why it's important to plan
•   Develop a positive relationship with the parents/guardians of junior golfers
Evaluation Methods
The Pursuing Excellence in Junior Coaching program comprises of two online modules and one live facilitated session, culminating with a capstone project and evaluation.

Successful completion of this course for credits is dependent on completion of the course content, attendance at both live-instructed sessions  and the successful completion of the capstone project (reaching a minimum of 70%) within 3 attempts.
Course Policies

"Not Yet" Policy

Any learner who does not meet the equivalent passing grade, does not meet the late policy, resubmission policy, missed time policy or contravene the Academy Integrity policy in a given course will receive no credit ("Not Yet") for that course.

Any learner that receives a "Not Yet" grade and is choosing/required to re-take the course will be able to do so at 50% cost of the course registration fee.

Refund Policy

Within 7 days of registration – full refund
Within 30 days of registration – half refund of the course
After 30 days of registration - $0 refund"

*any member who is 50% or more through a PGA Training Academy course will receive a $0 refund. 
*any failing grade for a course will receive a $0 refund.  

For a detailed list of all PGA Training Academy Policies, please visit https://www.pgaofcanada.com/trainingpolicies

 

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